FSI offers various Family Hangouts and Learning Explorations.
Family Hangouts: A safe space for families and caregivers to come together for support, inspiration and troubleshooting. Sessions are either themed or open for general conversation and held on Zoom*.
Learning Explorations: Free online sessions* offer families, individuals, and professionals the chance to learn, connect and share on a variety of topics.
*All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone. If you need assistance registering for any session, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Peer Support. Community. Resources. There’s an entire community of people out there to connect with and share your experiences with! “It is nice […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of a child or family member with a disability who journey through aspects of grief are invited to come […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A place for families can share their own experiences, ask questions, and get guidance as we support our children and youth. Come join […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join us to learn about the Family Support Institute of BC, our model or support and all the wonderful tools we have put […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you a parent, guardian, or family member of an individual with a disability? Do you find yourself supporting others in community by […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you a parent of a child with a recent autism diagnosis? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the information sent your way or […]
FSI offers various Family Hangouts and Learning Explorations.
Family Hangouts: A safe space for families and caregivers to come together for support, inspiration and troubleshooting. Sessions are either themed or open for general conversation and held on Zoom*.
Learning Explorations: Free online sessions* offer families, individuals, and professionals the chance to learn, connect and share on a variety of topics.
*All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone. If you need assistance registering for any session, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Complex behaviours are hard to handle! Whether those behaviours come from poor impulse control, language difficulties or oppositional tendencies, caregivers still struggle to […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Complex behaviours are hard to handle! Whether those behaviours come from poor impulse control, language difficulties or oppositional tendencies, caregivers still struggle to […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Complex behaviours are hard to handle! Whether those behaviours come from poor impulse control, language difficulties or oppositional tendencies, caregivers still struggle to […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Complex behaviours are hard to handle! Whether those behaviours come from poor impulse control, language difficulties or oppositional tendencies, caregivers still struggle to […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care […]
Looking for ways to meet new people and stay socially connected? The Calendar for Connections was created to help people with diverse abilities know about different fun and inclusive opportunities to connect with others. Double click on any event to view more details or click the button below to check out events and activities happening all over BC.
We are always looking for new events to share on our calendar! If you would like to add an event to our calendar, please contact: .
Please check out a list of other community event calendars below:
Lakeside Park
910 Second Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events The Nelson Self-Advocacy Group will be holding our first in-person meeting since the start of the pandemic at Lakeside Park on Thursday, May […]
The Royal
330 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Kootenay Pride is hosting their first event of the year on Friday, May 20th from 8pm ‘til midnight at the Royal. This will […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Murals Without Walls Workshop Registration NOW OPEN! Expansive, playful and low-barrier art-making in community – from wherever you can join us! WHAT & […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Drop-in anytime between 6-8pm on Thursday, May 26th for the latest instalment of our Nelson CARE-Aoke party! Everyone will get a chance to […]
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events In celebration of BC Access Festival, we are delighted to offer two special tours to welcome the disabled community to the Vancouver Art Gallery. Wednesday, June […]
A Collaborative Zoom Meeting on Preparing for Life as an Independent Adult Krystal Hussey, Support Link Program Coordinator, Aunt Leah’s Place, will share their programs & experience preparing youth as they “age […]
Events hosted by community partners from within BC. FSI is not responsible for the content, management or facilitation of these sessions. All inquiries and comments are referred directly to event organizers.
After 2 years of covid cancellations, we are back and excited to see you! Join us over the Mother’s Day Weekend as artists from Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge once […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Registrants will receive a Zoom link to attend the webinar live, as well as a private link to a recording of the webinar […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Neufeld Institute Conference 2022 is coming up ONLINE on May 12-14, 2022. The 2022 theme is Bouncing Back: Recovering from Stress and Trauma. […]
Roundhouse Community Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Abilities Expo! The theme is Reconnect. Join us on Wednesday, May 25th from 10am – 4pm at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver, BC. Reconnect with your community in-person on […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Innovating Together: Celebrating and Driving Disability Inclusion in Canada This virtual event provides an opportunity to bring people together to exchange ideas and […]
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events In celebration of BC Access Festival, we are delighted to offer two special tours to welcome the disabled community to the Vancouver Art Gallery. Wednesday, June […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Neufeld Institute Conference 2022 is coming up ONLINE on May 12-14, 2022. The 2022 theme is Bouncing Back: Recovering from Stress and Trauma. […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events The Nelson Self-Advocacy Group will be holding our first in-person meeting since the start of the pandemic at Lakeside Park on Thursday, May […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Kootenay Pride is hosting their first event of the year on Friday, May 20th from 8pm ‘til midnight at the Royal. This will […]
Abilities Expo! The theme is Reconnect. Join us on Wednesday, May 25th from 10am – 4pm at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver, BC. Reconnect with your community in-person on […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Murals Without Walls Workshop Registration NOW OPEN! Expansive, playful and low-barrier art-making in community – from wherever you can join us! WHAT & […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Drop-in anytime between 6-8pm on Thursday, May 26th for the latest instalment of our Nelson CARE-Aoke party! Everyone will get a chance to […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Innovating Together: Celebrating and Driving Disability Inclusion in Canada This virtual event provides an opportunity to bring people together to exchange ideas and […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Robbie Seale, mother of four individuals with FASD and host of the FASD Family Life Podcast joins us this session to help parents […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events In celebration of BC Access Festival, we are delighted to offer two special tours to welcome the disabled community to the Vancouver Art Gallery. Wednesday, June […]
Join us to learn about the Family Support Institute of BC, our model or support and all the wonderful tools we have put together for families over the years. June […]